Rachel Maddow breaks down Donald Trump’s real motives for deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and federalizing the police — despite crime rates being at historic lows.br In this analysis, Maddow points to Trump’s history of supporting criminals and argues that the move is about intimidation, not public safety.br br 📌 Highlights in this video:br br D.C. crime is at a record low.br br Trump sends 800 National Guard troops to the capital.br br Federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police.br br Maddow links Trump’s past with current actions.br br 🔍 Keywords: Rachel Maddow, Donald Trump, National Guard, DC takeover, U.S. politics, breaking news, political analysis, crime rates, intimidation tactics, presidential overreach.br br 📅 Published: August 2025br 🎯 Follow for daily political updates and analysis.